- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sullivan, MO
Sullivan Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292976002805
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Primary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Primary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Primary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Sullivan, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sullivan Primary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292976002805 · Sullivan, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 10.1:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Sr. High (668 students)
Sullivan Primary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Sr. H
Sullivan Sr. High
668 students
- This school
Sullivan Primary
453 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle
434 students
- Sullivan Elem.
Sullivan Elem.
386 students
What this shows Sullivan Primary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Primary compares
Sullivan Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Sullivan Primary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sullivan reports $10,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Primary
How many students attend Sullivan Primary?
Sullivan Primary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sullivan, MO. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Primary is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Primary?
50.3% of students at Sullivan Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Primary is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Sullivan, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Primary?
Sullivan Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sullivan Primary rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Primary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Sullivan, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sullivan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan?
Besides Sullivan Primary, Sullivan also operates Sullivan Sr. High (668 students), Sullivan Middle (434 students), and Sullivan Elem. (386 students). See the Sullivan district page for the complete list.